What legal remedies are available to protest the discharging of pollutants by our local paper mill into a nearby river?
Private citizens and special interest groups can directly sue the polluter alleged to be in violation of applicable requirements. These so-called "Citizens’ Suits" – giving individual, private citizens access to the courts--were are authorized by most federal environmental statutes (e.g., Solid Waste Disposal Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, the Noise Control Act, the Endangered Species Act, Safe Drinking Water Act). Your local federal district court has jurisdiction and can impose civil penalties if the owner/operator of your paper mill is in violation of applicable requirements.
We suggest attempting to negotiate with representatives from the company first – a win-win solution may be possible. Local officials may also be able to help in resolving the environmental violation.
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